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LIVING THAT NEW LIFE

September 3, 2024 by

A new life is more than losing weight and getting a tan. More than new shoes and low socks. More than a gold chain and a green neck. What’s the new life deal this time?

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LEAVING TOWN IN THE 70’S, A MICRO MEMOIR

April 19, 2024 by

When you say you’re leaving town for good it doesn’t start with a packed bag. You need to let the landlord know, the boss know, your friends. The best town I ever left was the Brooklyn borough of New York City. See ya, suckers.

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CHEMO CLOTHES GET A NEW BELT NOTCH

October 22, 2022 by

You’ve heard of ‘chemo clothes?’ That’s what you wear after getting the hell chemo-ed out of you, (hell = cancer.) Either that or you’ll be walking around like a kid in big boy trousers that don’t fit, but might some day. Today is that day. But it’s more about the belt.

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TREAT TRAINING FOR WORLD PEACE JEANS

March 11, 2022 by

Treat training for a teething puppy is better than a bloody hand every time you pet it. Ask me how I know. Could it work for rogue nations intent on attacking neighbors like said puppy attacks everything as if their existence depends on it? Try explaining how this works to the dog before you call […]

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OK BOOMER: THE SIXTIES FINALLY EXPLAINED

November 4, 2019 by

When did the 60’s begin in Portland? Don’t bother looking at a calendar for an answer. You won’t find a starting date. Younger people who aren’t so young any more see the 60’s as a boomer blast. It was the one party they missed, a special time for spoiled children to throw themselves a party […]

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FASHION FORWARD: HOW TO DRESS AMERICA

August 15, 2019 by

Lady Liberty greeted my in-laws when they sailed on the Queen Elizabeth from England to Canada showing them how to dress America. She wore the same frock then as she does now with diagonally draped material pinned to her left shoulder and her bare right arm raised overhead holding the torch of liberty. It’s been […]

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HUBERS HISTORY, PORTLAND HISTORY, AND THE GREAT JAMES LOUIE

January 13, 2019 by

Walk into any gym with a weight room to go along with a dance studio, yoga retreat, therapy rooms, pool, hot tub, and you’ll fine exceptional people under the bar. Strong people, men and women who decided to build and rebuild, and continue building their bodies to meet every challenge they face. It works like […]

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MAN-SCAPING LEG SHAVERS HAVE THEIR REASONS?

December 30, 2016 by

Is any Man-scaping that important? To who? Shapely well-turned legs are a standard on all fashion runways. Their smooth look means one thing, a terrific shaver. No nicks or cuts in high fashion lady-scaping. You’ve seen the ‘model’ walk? They walk a different walk. Maybe it’s the shoes? An anatomical anomaly? They walk a line […]

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COURTROOM FASHION HITS AND MISSES

April 28, 2015 by

What Styles Say In Courtroom Fashion. If you go to court for a serious offense, take a good look around. Who looks like a good cellmate. You’ll want to know in case things go horribly wrong. Yoga pants in court? Fanciful and fun for the gym, dojo, or Safeway, but court? Not so much. There’s […]

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